

Bloomberg Business of Sports
Bloomberg
Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Damian Sassower follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry. From media and technology to finance and real estate, leagues and teams across the globe have matured into far more than just back-page entertainment. The show explains the money behind the games.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 39min
Special Edition: Winter Olympic Games Wrap Up
Amy Scheer, PWHL business chief driving growth and partnerships. Aron McGuire, CEO of USA Bobsled & Skeleton managing recruitment, gear and tech. Sophie Goldschmidt, leader of U.S. Ski & Snowboard overseeing multiple sports and athlete programs. They discuss Milan-Cortina logistics, high-cost sled technology and sponsorships, PWHL’s Olympic momentum and scaling, and athlete development pipelines.

Feb 18, 2026 • 9min
Instant Reaction: MSG Sports Considering Spinning Off New York Knicks, Rangers
Randall Williams, Bloomberg sports business reporter covering team valuations and ownership, breaks down MSG’s plan to explore spinning off the Knicks and Rangers. He highlights the huge valuation gap between the teams and their parent company. Discussion touches on scarcity-driven franchise value, private equity’s growing role, and why New York teams command premium prices.

Feb 14, 2026 • 10min
BONUS: WWE's Logan Paul & Goldin CEO Ken Goldin
Ken Goldin, founder of Goldin and Netflix’s King of Collectibles, is a top broker of high-value memorabilia. Logan Paul, entertainer and pro wrestler with a massive following, discusses owning rare cards. They talk about why Pokémon cards—especially Pikachu—remain dominant. Conversations cover auction rivalries, grading’s big impact on value, and what drives collectors to chase rarity and meaning.

Feb 13, 2026 • 39min
Super Bowl Gives Prediction Bets Record Trading Day; Charlotte Hornets' Shelly Cayette-Weston
Denitsa Tskeova, a Bloomberg cross-asset reporter, on the record surge in Super Bowl prediction-market trading and market mechanics. Shelly Kayett-Weston, Hornets business chief, on rookie impact, ownership momentum, and new facility investments. Mike Kearney, CEO of On Deck Partners, on buying minor-league clubs and scaling community-focused baseball operations.

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Feb 7, 2026 • 40min
Super Bowl LX Radio Row Interviews, Day Two
Demario Davis, Saints linebacker and community leader, talks player-led social impact and international games. Ryan Fitzpatrick, longtime NFL quarterback turned analyst, offers quarterback analysis, Super Bowl picks, and media life. Short, lively conversations about mentorship, education, global NFL growth, and broadcasting life.

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Feb 6, 2026 • 39min
Betting on the Big Game, Super Bowl LX
Terrell Owens, Pro Football Hall of Famer known for iconic NFL moments, shares memories of his time in San Francisco and off-field passions like pickleball and brand collaborations. Christian Janetsky, FanDuel president driving sportsbook strategy, discusses betting volume, product features and growth around the Big Game. Zaylene John-Mohamed, Bay Area Host Committee CEO, outlines regional planning, logistics, economic impact and security preparations.

Feb 5, 2026 • 49min
Super Bowl LX Radio Row Interviews: Day One
Kyle Rudolph, retired NFL tight end turned youth-sports advocate. Terrell Owens, Hall of Fame receiver turned media and lifestyle entrepreneur. They chat Radio Row memories, youth-sports access and multi-sport development, T.O.'s signature moments and business moves, and the appeal and logistics of NFL global expansion.

Jan 30, 2026 • 38min
LIV Golf Plans to Sell Stakes in Franchises for First Time
Amy Trask, former Oakland Raiders CEO and CBS Sports analyst. Cedric Cornelius, Tennis Australia’s commercial chief driving fan-first innovations. Randall Williams, Bloomberg sports reporter covering LIV Golf business moves. They discuss LIV Golf selling team stakes, its growth and ranking strategies, the Australian Open’s festival-style fan experiments, and NFL coaching and roster storylines in quick, punchy segments.

Jan 23, 2026 • 39min
Billionaire Mike Repole on NOBULL; College Coaches Making Millions Powering Big Wins
Mike Repole, entrepreneur who co-founded Vitamin Water and BodyArmor and now leads NOBULL with Tom Brady, shares his rise from startup hustle to building a 360 wellness and apparel brand. Conversation covers scaling beverage businesses, rescuing and retooling NOBULL after COVID, athlete partnerships, and launching nutrition and mental-wellness lines.

Jan 16, 2026 • 39min
Warriors Said To Be Valued at $11 Billion; Next 3 Founder Carolyn Tisch Blodgett
Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. A minority stake in Golden State Group, the holding company for the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, is up for sale, according to people familiar with the matter.The 5% stake values the Warriors’ holding company at above $11 billion, the people said, asking not to be named discussing private information. The Warriors are considered the most valuable team in the NBA and have the highest revenue in the league. The stake comes with a GSG board seat, court-side seats for GSG teams and access to the ownership lounge, the people added. GSG also houses the WNBA’s Valkyries, the NBA G League’s Santa Cruz Warriors, the Chase Center arena and Thrive City, an 11-acre development outside of the arena. On this episode, hear from: Bloomberg News US sports business reporter Randall Williams on the Warriors potential stake sale Sports Business Journal basketball staff reporter Tom Friend on the status of collective bargaining negotiations in the WNBA Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, founder and CEO of Next 3, lead governor and owner of Gotham FC, and NWSL board member and chair of the NWSL executive committee on the growth of women's sports and how she's using Next 3 to power the next generation of disruptors in the business of sports See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


